Senior Teaching Assistant

Parmiter's School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  30 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Special Education Needs (SEN), Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,435.00 Annually (FTE) H5 plus London Fringe Allowance + Local Government Pension + optional paid duties

Senior Teaching Assistant job summary

This newly created role offers a superb opportunity to become an essential member of our established Curriculum Support team. You will work alongside the SENCO/SEND Lead teachers to identify and provide targeted support to both SEND and other identified students who need short, medium and long-term assistance to enhance their learning and additional needs. This support will be delivered on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.

The responsibilities of the position will include building strong partnerships with parents/carers and external agencies to meet the needs of SEND students. You will assist with the development of structured interventions and associated documentation. Additionally, you will contribute to and attend EHCP review meetings.

Students present with a wide range of special educational needs, medical conditions and physical disabilities, including visual and hearing impairments, autism, specific and general learning difficulties.

The ideal working hours are 08:25 to 15:20; however, some flexibility may be available. It would be helpful to note preferred working patterns on the application form to be discussed at the interview.

We are looking for someone who:

• ideally, has experience of and is familiar with the KS2 curriculum and teaching methodologies

• is confident in employing strategies for supporting learning and behaviour management for students with SEND

• is proficient in the use of ICT, particularly in using ICT to enhance learning

• has outstanding numeracy and literacy (written and verbal) skills

• enjoys working with young people of secondary school age and demonstrates a calm and steady manner

We can offer the successful candidate:

• a competitive salary including London fringe allowance and Local Government Pension Scheme

• tailored continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities to align with your career goals

• a strong focus on staff well-being, including access to an online GP service, an Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised use of an on-site electric vehicle charging station, and complimentary access to a new on-site fitness suite

• an admission policy that prioritises the children of staff members (note: a qualifying period may apply).

• beautiful school grounds with on-site parking.

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Parmiter's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1451 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parmiter's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parmiter-s-school-watford

The Good Schools Guide describes Parmiter's as "purposeful, friendly, with an inclusive feel and a sense of both history and progressiveness".

Parmiter's School relocated to the current 60 acre rural Hertfordshire site from London's East End in 1977.  The school enjoys a good reputation for traditional values and academic achievement whilst maintaining a true family feel among staff and students.  

Experienced teachers, newly qualified colleagues and support staff benefit from a supportive leadership team who focus on CPD and well-being as a priority.  

Parmiter's is a lead partner in The Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and takes the lead on Initial Teacher Training.  A number of existing teachers are accredited with being Specialist Leaders of Education. 

The school is consistently over subscribed for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry. Children of staff are a priority for admission. 

Please visit our website for more information and feel free to contact the school with any questions. 

www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk 

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